Pomegranate red and white flowers with sage and teal green leaves and tone-on-tone curving vines trail toward the center of a gold background with fresco-like shading. The border is reminiscent of a Chinoiserie canopy. Using ancient French dyeing methods, thousands of subtle color shades give this handmade needlepoint rug a look reminiscent of the frescoes of Pompeii. It has passed independent durability tests by the Independent Textile Service of Dalton, Georgia, USA. Green manufacturing methods make this rug safe for children and pets. Used with a pad, this rug helps to keep rooms warm in winter, cool in summer, and dampen urban noise.